Protesters in Iraq's capital and its south shut down streets, schools and government offices Sunday, AFP's correspondents said, escalating the month-long movement demanding change to the country's political system. In Baghdad, university-age demonstrators parked cars in the middle of main...

(Zaman Al Wasl)- Three Turkish-backed fighters were killed Saturday when a suspected Kurdish assailants opened fire on their vehicle near Jarablus city in northern Syrian, according to Zaman al-Wasl reporter. The victims were operating in the Sultan Murad Division, key unit in the...

 (Zaman Al Wasl)- Six army officers were buried on Saturday in coastal Latakia province following a surprise advance by rebels in Mount Turkmen, pro-regime news feeds reported.  Among the slain forces was Colonel Wael Mahmoud Fadhel famed for his brutality and committing war...

At least 16 civilians, including women and children, were killed and 20 more injured Saturdaywhen the bomb exploded Saturday in central Tal Abyad, which was captured last month by Turkey-backed opposition gunmen from Kurdish-led fighters. A bomb-laden vehicle targeted a busy marketplace...